Dell · 2022 · end of life
Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320
2022
The XPS 13 that introduced the hidden haptic touchpad and capacitive function row, two divisive design choices that the later 9350 inherited, and on Linux it actually behaves better than its successor because Alder Lake IPU6 has had four years of driver work.
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- Best for office and web work study programming
- Linux: minor fixes
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on display and build, with no category below average.
- Battery 5/10
- Display 7/10
- Build 7/10
- Keyboard 5/10
- Speed 6/10
- Value 5/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- Bright 500-nit screen, readable in sunlight
- Light at 1.24 kg
Watch for
- Discontinued, sold from remaining stock
- RAM is soldered, no upgrade later
Linux
Works · Best on arch. Confidence: high · How we score
Linux compatibility, per distro
- Arch Minor setup
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : works
- Webcam : needs tweak
- Audio : works
- Suspend : needs tweak
Audio with SOF, fingerprint with libfprint, the Killer AX1675 Wi-Fi works out of the box. The Intel IPU6 MIPI webcam needs the v4l2loopback userspace stack to actually produce a /dev/video device that browsers see.
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s2idle is the only sleep state, so multi-day suspend drains the battery. Capacitive function row and invisible haptic touchpad both work as plain keys and a touchpad, no marketing magic missing.
- Ubuntu LTS Minor setup
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : works
- Webcam : needs tweak
- Audio : works
- Suspend : needs tweak
04 LTS and newer have working IPU6 webcam packages out of the box. The capacitive top row sends standard keycodes.
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t of the box. The capacitive top row sends standard keycodes. s2idle drain on long suspend is real.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | Intel Core i7-1260P |
|---|---|
| GPU | Intel Iris Xe (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB (soldered, not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Screen | 13.4" 1920x1200 @ 60Hz, 500 nitsvery bright, easy in direct sun |
| Weight | 1.24 kgvery light to carry |
| Battery | 55 Wh, around 7 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 (2022) work with Linux?
- Mostly: it runs after one or two known fixes (checked on Arch, Ubuntu LTS). Audio with SOF, fingerprint with libfprint, the Killer AX1675 Wi-Fi works out of the box.
- What does the Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 (2022) cost?
- RRP is about 1299 USD; street price is often lower.
- Is the Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 (2022) good for office and web work?
- For office and web work we score it 5/10 on value and 6/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 (2022)?
- 1.24 kg (2.73 lb). That's light enough for daily commuting.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 55 Wh pack, around 7 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 5/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is soldered, so the 16 GB it ships with is the RAM it dies with. Storage starts at 512 GB on this configuration.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 (2022) is discontinued
The price below is the last we saw, kept for reference. See the current alternatives further down.
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